Comments on: How to Make a Custom Fabric Roller Shade

By: Karen K

Karen K — Wed, 30 May 2018 16:54:02 +0000

The shade kit on amazon is over $30, just bought 2 vinyl roller shades at Lowe’s for $8 each. Took the pin end out and cut the roller tube to size. Brackets and pulls were extra. Using faux suede fabric, have to decide if I want to spray glue it to the vinyl or use fusible. Cost for both shades when done is $30. Did our old 5th wheel with vinyl/polyester fabric from sewing shop when the original shades got “crispy”, inside looks fabric, outside is vinyl. Used the old hardware and added a cute piece of trim. These new ones are only 30″ long so the heavier fabric should work fine.

By: Shari Hiller

Shari Hiller — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 15:29:52 +0000

Hi Carol, what a great idea…that sounds like a perfect project to write about, thank you!

By: Carol

Carol — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 19:27:15 +0000

Have you considered a roman shade kit using oilcloth. You can get it in so many great prints these days.

By: Shari Hiller

Shari Hiller — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 11:34:03 +0000

Josy, I do have a shade I’ve used in the past, but it doesn’t really open and close. Do you need privacy? This one is simply two washable fabrics that co-ordinate stitched together in a rectangle and put over a rod. It adds color and style but not privacy, and it could be washed of course if you choose the right fabrics. I’d throw the project up on the site, but all my stuff is in storage while we build our house….Let me know about the privacy issue and I’ll keep thinking.

By: Josy

Josy — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 04:53:58 +0000

Hi — I’m considering a shade like this for my kitchen. Is there any way to coat the fabric with something that makes it washable/cleanable? Or is there another idea for kitchens. It’s a small kitchen with a huge window that is the visual point of the room. Between the dust of New York city and the proximity to cooking, I need to find an easily cleanable solution. Too close to the stove for a fabric curtain. (I’ve kept a hideous white plastic “bamboo” shade, which I’ve kept for way too long, as it can be thrown in the bathtub with some Oxo, and… Poof! Clean as new!). Thanks for any suggestions!